Economy
Timeline set for easing of student debt burden
8 October
Some three million Australians with a student debt will soon see their balance owed reduced as the tax office prepares to implement a 20 per cent cut. The Australian Tax Office will apply the reprieve from mid-November and anticipates half of...[Read More]
Appliance reliance: consumers want repairability labels
1 October
Australian consumers are not being given enough information about the expected life of appliances, research shows, and could be wasting money based on vague environmental claims. The trend is occurring despite more than four in five consumers...[Read More]
Higher wages and bills among changes to take effect
2 July
TOP CHANGES COMING INTO EFFECT ON OR AFTER JULY 1: PAYMENTS AND SUPER * About three million workers on the minimum and award wages will receive a 3.5 per cent pay rise following a decision by the Fair Work Commission * The superannuation guarantee...[Read More]
Shop-around advice as cheapest supermarket revealed
25 June
Visiting more than one supermarket has proven to be the smartest approach for shoppers, as data shows prices for everyday essentials continue to vary widely. Data from consumer advocacy group Choice found that, even without specials, prices differed...[Read More]
Millions of welfare recipients to get boost in payments
6 March
Australians on social security are set to receive more money in their pockets when payments are indexed. Those on the age pension, disability support pension and carer payment will pocket an extra $19.60 for singles and $29.40 for couples combined...[Read More]